1800–1840
American Empire
The new republic quoting the old empire
The young republic adopting the classical wardrobe of the empire it had just left. Mahogany veneer, heavy symmetry, marble tops, and gilt or stencilled ornament applied with confidence.
What to look for
Dark mahogany veneer over pine, marble tops, ormolu or stencilled decoration, and a scale that assumes a large room.
Search the collection
The searches this style is worth looking at. Each opens the collection for it.
- American Empire chest of drawers
- American Empire sofa
- American Empire secretary desk
- American Empire mahogany table
- American Empire mahogany console table
- American Empire side chair
- American Empire bed
- American Empire giltwood mirror
- American Empire mahogany sideboard
- American Empire console table
- American Empire upholstered chair